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We know 'tis the season for searching under your tree, but it's never too early for the WINDOWS Magazine First Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Start hunting for your favorite Easter eggs and submit them early and often. Please include the version number of the software harboring the egg, along with instructions on how to find it. If we publish your Easter egg, we'll send you a WinMag coffee mug and T-shirt.
The special of the day is Slug Surprise. If this doesn't turn your stomach, try some of the 15 other slug images. Choices include slugs on a bun and Rice Krispies with slug topping. The software also password-protects your desktop and lets others leave messages. Slugs of Oregon I'm Out Screen Saver, $39.95 (plus $6 shipping). PSG-HomeCraft Software, 503-692-3732, fax 503-692-0382.
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Question: Why does this system need a mouth? Answer: So it can eat up your hard disk space. Sent in by Kenn Stearns, Sugar Land, Texas
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To catch a glimpse of this rude little Easter egg, go to the welcome screen of America Online 2.5's Road Trip forum (Keyword: Roadtrip). If you click on the proper star, the door of the VW microbus slides open and its occupant shows you his better side. You may have to click on a bunch of stars before you find it, because the playful programmer was told to remove it. Last time we checked, the stars were out, but the moon was gone.
SEOUL, S. KOREA--South Korea has banned the use of Microsoft's new Windows 95 operating system in all government computer links pending investigation into antitrust violation and other charges. The Information and Communications Ministry said it is investigating concerns that the latest update of Windows may cause leaks in critical government data and help expedite cultural invasions.
Source: Dow Jones International News
This young man is the proud owner of an Encyclopaedia Britannica on CD-ROM, but looks like he still prefers to get his information the old-fashioned way. Sent in by Pat Sloane, Dudley, Pa.
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While you're out Net surfing, be on the lookout for amusing sites. If we publish one of your picks we'll send you a cool WinMag mug and T-shirt. Send submissions to Nancy A. Lang. To find her E-Mail ID Click Here